Sonali Baral
About Sonali Baral
Sonali Baral is a Talent Acquisition Partner with expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes, particularly in hiring technical talent. She has a background in engineering and has worked in various recruitment roles, demonstrating strong business acumen and innovative approaches in talent acquisition.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Sonali Baral serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Smiths Detection, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the end-to-end recruitment processes, particularly for technical talent. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to identify hiring needs and implementing innovative strategies to attract qualified candidates.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Smiths Detection, Sonali Baral worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Amaris from 2018 to 2020 in Bangalore. During her tenure, she developed expertise in the recruitment process and honed her skills in sourcing technical candidates. Additionally, she held the position of IT Recruiter at Birlasoft from 2017 to 2018, where she further enhanced her recruitment capabilities.
Early Career in Recruitment
Sonali Baral began her career as a Recruitment Executive at Kris Infotech in 2014, where she worked for five months in Singapore. This initial experience laid the foundation for her future roles in talent acquisition, allowing her to gain insights into the recruitment landscape and develop her skills in identifying and engaging potential candidates.
Education and Technical Expertise
Sonali Baral studied at Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a deep technical knowledge that enhances her effectiveness in recruiting technical talent across various industries.
Skills in Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Sonali Baral possesses strong skills in stakeholder and vendor management, which are essential in her role as a Talent Acquisition Partner. Her ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with different parties contributes to successful recruitment outcomes and strengthens relationships within the business.